Pursuing robotics as career

In summary, the speaker is a first-year student in an engineering science program at the University of Toronto with a passion for robotics. They are currently deciding on a specialization for their third year, with options including aerospace, biomedical, electrical/computer, and more. They are considering pursuing a master's degree in a robotics-related engineering field, such as mechanical, systems, or electrical/computer engineering. The speaker seeks advice and suggests talking to someone involved in robotics or a graduate program for more guidance.
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Hi,
I am 1st year frosh currently enrolled in engineering science program at University of Toronto.
I was always fascinated by robots, and when I joined high school's robotics team and worked as a core executive member, that was pretty much the happiest time of my life.

Anyways, I want to know which education path I should take in order for me to become decent 'mechatronics' engineer.

Currently, in our program we get to choose our specializations in 3rd year. They include, aerospace, biomedical, electrical/computer, physics, nanotechnology, infrastructure, and energy systems. I was thinking of going to electrical/computer since they seem to be closest to robotics itself. However, I heard that aerospace option will allow me to do robotics as well. Which option do you think is better?

Also, I was thinking of doing masters degree in robotics related engineering. They seem to range from mechanical, systems, and electrical/computer engineering. What kind of engineering should I apply for at that time?

Any reply will be appreciated.
 
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I guess out of that list I personally would choose electrical/computer engineering. Mechanical engineering is a very good choice also, but you don't have that listed up there. Even physics could help. For instance a course in mechanics would be crucial and even solid-state physics might be good too. Robotics sort of combines a lot of engineering together, since you need mathematics/mechanics to help describe configuration spaces, electrical engineering for controls and electronics, computer engineering for hardware/software communication, computer science for algorithms and AI, physics for material science, etc. I definitely am not knowledgeable in robotics, but I was interested in them at a time. This is just general advice. Be sure you get others advice, and hopefully an expert in robotics will descend upon this thread.

Does your school have a robotics team or group of researchers? Go talk to somewhere involved in robotics at your school. Contact a graduate program in robotics.
 
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Hello,

It's great to hear that you are interested in pursuing a career in robotics. I can tell you that the field of robotics is constantly evolving and offers a lot of exciting opportunities for those interested in engineering and technology.

In terms of your education path, it's important to choose a specialization that aligns with your interests and goals. Based on your description, it seems like electrical/computer engineering would be a good fit for you as it is closely related to robotics. However, it's also worth considering the aerospace option as it may offer some relevant courses and opportunities in robotics as well.

As for your masters degree, it's a good idea to specialize in a specific area of robotics, such as mechanical, systems, or electrical/computer engineering. This will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in your chosen field and make you a competitive candidate for jobs in the robotics industry.

Overall, my advice would be to choose a specialization that you are passionate about and that aligns with your long-term career goals. And don't forget to gain practical experience through internships, research projects, or joining robotics organizations to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.

Best of luck in your studies and future career in robotics!
 

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